Northwest ISD Education Foundation Northwest ISD Board of

Northwest ISD Education Foundation Northwest ISD Board of Directors Monday, February 24, 2014 David Hester Executive Director Carol Jones President

Who is NEF? • Involve community in assuring a quality education for tomorrow’s leaders • Dedicated to providing resources to enable all students to work at their highest potential • Support and recognize teachers for innovative efforts and exemplary teaching

Innovative Teaching Grants Ø 15 years Ø Awarded 456 grants to teachers Ø Over $1, 309, 602. 71 into the classroom

2014 Grant Brigade February 14, 2014 • 16 campuses, 34 recipients • $103, 408. 20 to NISD classrooms

Grant Funding 2012 -2013 NISD staff raised - $53, 000 2013 -2014 $106, 000 available for grants Historically, NEF has matched staff donations with community donations.

District Initiatives • Back to School Supply Drive • New Teacher Luncheon • Gold Card Luncheon • Faith-Based Rally • United Way Kick-off • Techno Expo • Connections Luncheon • Inspire Celebration NEW in 2013 -2014 NEF is giving $49, 000 for community outreach programs

NEF Scholarships To date, NEF has awarded over $425, 000 in senior scholarships Ø www. nisdtx. org/nef Ø Online Application, Review & Selection Process Ø Deadline March 5, 2014 Ø Links to Community Scholarships Ø Recognize recipients and present scholarships at NISD High Schools

NEF Shining Stars Recognition Thursday, April 24, 2014 6 p. m. NISD Administration NEF Shining Stars Recognition Ø Honoring the best of Northwest Ø 63 Distinguished Scholars and Achievers Ø Student-selected Most Influential Teachers Peter Van Houten Byron Nelson High School Katherine Crowley Northwest High School

Shining Stars Recognition Each year, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation recognizes the best of the best from the graduating class of Northwest ISD. Distinguished Scholars (based on GPA) • 25 Byron Nelson High School Seniors • 25 Northwest High School Seniors • 2 Steele Accelerated High School Seniors Distinguished Achievers (based on outstanding accomplishment in a particular subject area) • 5 Byron Nelson High School Seniors • 5 Northwest High School Seniors • 1 Steele Accelerated High School Senior 2013 Shining Star – Amelia Jamieson Steele Accelerated High School

18 th Annual Golf Classic Save the Date Thursday, October 16, 2014 DFW Marriott at Champions Circle

Like NEF on Facebook! www. facebook. com/isupportnef • • • NEF and NISD News Grant Recipient Stories Photos Donate Shining Stars Information

Northwest Heritage Gala May 10, 2014 • Circle T Ranch in Westlake • Performance by Michael Martin Murphey • Food provided by The Academy of Culinary Arts • Opportunity to introduce NEF and our programs to potential new donors

NEF Contact Information Northwest ISD Education Foundation Northwest ISD Administration Building Phone - 817 -215 -0174 Executive Staff - David Hester Linda Santiago www. nisdtx. org/nef David – dhester@nisdtx. org Linda – lsantiago@nisdtx. org